Sermons on 1 Corintios 11:27: showing 61-75 of 285

Why Do We Take Communion?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Communion

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 7, 2007

A short sermon before communion to remind us of its importance.

Communion Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it. After all it is something that we take each week and it is very easy to become complacent. We call what we are about to do, The Lords Supper, Communion, or a host of other names. When Jesus first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Communion? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

(taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

Communion is time of remembering

Communion is a solemn reenactment of the last supper, or the Lord’s Supper. The only qualification for us to partake in communion is for us to have an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. [1Co 11:23] For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 29, 2007

The world is full of monuments, statues and memorials, reminding us of the great battles and works of men and women. All of these monuments have one thing in common, repaired or refurbished or as time goes by, they are forgotten. 2000 years ago in an u

Do you remember your first car, your first home, your first job, your graduation from high school? You probably do. We tend to remember the special moments of life. For many of us they are freeze-framed in our minds as KODAK moments. Our memories are not simply for personal moments; ours is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿por Qué Celebramos La Cena Del Señor?

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

Una niña preguntó a su mamá: "Mami, por qué cortas los extremos de la carne antes de cocerla? Ay, m’ija yo siempre lo he hecho así pero la razón la debe saber tu abuelita ve a preguntarle a ella...

¿Por qué celebramos la cena del Señor? 1 Cor 11:23-29 Una niña le preguntó a su mamá: - Mami, ¿por qué le cortas los extremos al trozo de carne antes de cocerlo? - Ay m’ija, siempre lo hemos hecho así, yo creo que es para que absorba mejor las especias y tenga más sabor, pero mejor pregúntale a tu ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever Were You Thinking Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008

God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proclamation Of Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

What we proclaim when the church takes communion.

1 Corinthians 11:26-29 “The Proclamation of Communion” I. We Proclaim the Lord’s Death (26a) • It is a memorial, so that we will not forget the great sacrifice that Christ made for us. John 15:13 (NASB95) 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. o The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Too many people in Church have never understood that HC is such a powerful mission event. In this celebration we don’t just proclaim Jesus we meet Him so the rail is the safest place on earth

The Sacrament of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 I have talked about many times how we encounter God in all things but also in specific things. Our experience of love isn’t of love in general, but rather it is specific; like the affection & love of a child or parent or partner for instance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are The Chairs?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

The Lords Supper - As the church - a time of unity. Who is worthy? A priviledge and not a gift.

Where are the chairs? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 This morning I expanded to include a few more lines of scripture than I gave to Dorothy. I am guessing that having more scripture instead of less is not a problem. That doesn’t make the reading of scripture to be too long or anything does it? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Congregational

The Significance Of My Holy Communion Participation

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 2, 2007

What to do with the Lord’s Supper

23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Table Of The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 3, 2007

The threat of religious ritual is ever looming for church goers. There are many things that we have done hundreds of times, but we must always take the time to remember their significance, as it is with Communion. Lest we forget...

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29